New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-06
CLEVELAND IN CHICAGO.
GIVING HIN A HOLIDAY GREETING.
A NoN-pARTIsAN wELcoNR-MRs. CLEVELAND U,


CHICAGO. Oct. 5.-Chicago has given the Presi-
dent hearty welcome. 1t has chosen to ignore
the fact that he devoted to st. Louis three days
OF his time and to Chicago only one. The feeling
that Chicago can afford to do so u.s. of course not
questioned by any one here, and it would scarcely
DC worth passing mention but for. the reference
which the President made Monday in his
speech before the ST. Louis Chamber Of Com
rmercc to the jealousy with which the two
cities are supposed to regard each other The
rivalry between Chicago and st. Louis is by
Chicago people considered TO have ceased long
ago. far at least their own city is concerned
They believe that they have left st. Louis long
way behind in the race for cmpmercal supremacy
and they are now engaged in contemplating with
childlike fatuty the approach OF the time when
they shall have distanced Ncw-York They have
omitted no opportunity to impress that fact upon
Mr.. Cleveland and if the distinguished visitor
rs not awed by the noise which Chicago has
made in its own behalf, it certainly is not the
fault of Chicago. It's retiring modesty for tho
last twenty -four hours has been something phe-
nomenal, and it must consume with envy those
booming towns of the West which the President
is yet to visit
The feature however, of Chicago's reception tt
the President, aside from its somewhat noisy self
assertion. is its non-partisan character Republi.
cans and Democrats alike have shared IN it. In
deed one would not be far from wrong in saying
that Republicans have taken the leading part in
the whole matter. This is not so strange however.
it might seem upon first consideration. They
did not greet their visitor because he was
Democrat, or the chief of great party,
or because of his personality. but because
he was the President and because they thought
that respect was due to the office which he repre-
sents.. This is in striking and significant contrast
to the cold and perfunctOry welcome extended to
the President by the Democrats of Indiana aud in
fact by Democrats all along the line of his journey.
NOT UNAWARE THAT THIS IS POLITICAL BOOM.
Still it would be hazarding little too much
to assert that Republicans here bind to
the nature of the Presidents trip and
its evident purpose That 1T is an attempt
to strengthen himself with his own party, TO rally
lukewar friends and to make a little free trade
propaganda no one who has followed the President
SO far now doubts. 1t is shown in his avoidance
Of Republican and protective stronghods, and in
his visit to Democratic and free-trade centres of
activity He rushed through Pennsylvania
in day, crossed Ohio at night.
but spent a ,goodlyr portion Of his
time In doubtful Indiana. Three DAYS he did not
consider as wasted if they woul.l but heal tho
wounds made in Missouri by an ndiscreet distribu-
tion of the Federal patronage and so he remained
in ST. LOUIS from Saturday until Tue day. To
Chicago Republican stronghold. he can devote
twenty four hours only From here he goes to
Wisconsin. for tue evident purpose, and much TO
of helping friend Villas In Minnesota free trade
tions have had foothold for some years. and these
no doubt tho President hopes to strengthen by his
presence
When he turns South after leaving st. Paul, he
will be among his party friends once more. but tho
dissenslOns and the open rebellion against his
leadership which have threatened to make tho
Solid south thing OF the past, will in his estina-
ton disappear after he has left that region.
Rrt yhaf ll ia
Republicans moro than anything, else that
the President has done since he started
address to the Democratic mob which serenaded
HIM in ST. Louis. Republican newspapers THIS
morning entered an unmistakable protest against
a repetition of such proceeding IN this city and 1t
doubt due 10 the stand they took that tho
President ahstained from committing similar
blunder IN Chicago. Chicago Republicans are not
prepared yet to have Democratic harangue Hung
at their heads when they 20 TO pay their respects
TO q President.
TAXI C BRIGHT WEATHER ALONG.
The Presidents proverbial good luck fol-
lowed HIM even TO Chicago. 1t had
rained here for several days, but this
morning the skies cleared aud presently the
sun dispelled the mist and smoke which hung
among the housetops and swept through the streets.
The air was crisp and invlgorating. hight breeze
flung the numberess flags and banners with which
nearly every building in the city was decorated tn
the air. 1t seemed an idea day for a great parade.
The sidewalks and steps the streets through
when che President passed were mass OF moving
humanity. Ii an orderly crowd. however,
and except at the starting point. where there was
Temporarily difficulty on account OF the crowd
which insisted upon thronglng around he Pres-
dents tralp the police had occasion TO Interfere
1t eyed the President with curiosity, and might
have eyed. with greater curiosity sun. the rresl
dents wife but for the fact that she was suddenly
taken I'll and was compelled TO leave the procession
and drive directly to the Palmer House. Mr.. Cleye-
land, therefore passed through through most OF the the
| etrA N
only other occupant of the carriage IN when be sac
was Mayor Roche. II was drawn by four bay horses
of the President. He knew the President when tho
latter was studying lay, thirty years ago.
"They come to me, Ransom SAID to-day. referring
to some members of the Reception Committee" and
ask me if I'd like to drive the Presidents carriage.
says Yes, Pd like to haul him D his wife ia be
proud of haulin em-ar l told 'em wOuidns
So this devoted friend dld drive the President.
and good job it was. The President aeknowi,
edged 1t himself. and he shook his friends mana
upon leaving the carriage. . 80
The crowd on the sidewalks of the streets which
time demOnstrative There were cheers of course.
bat the cheers and the same degree OF enthu-
s,asm that greeted the President Also greeted @ ths
platoon of police the fire brigade the zou,ves the
artillery, and all the other organizations when
folIoHe in the wake of the Presidents carriage.
The President looked little haggard, and as II he
were trife tired already of the round OF recep-
tions and hand-shaklngs through Which he bas
gone He kept lifting h,s hat however at freadens d
brave attempt to appear as IT he enJoSed II Az.
Passing the famous Exposition Buildng, on the
of the structure in which various leaders coDtended
unavailingy against the fate which gave nlin the
winning nomination, MS eye rested t on nsot, ~ .of
turned away and looked at the surging crowd Old
the opposite side of the street.
MRS. CLEVELAND PALE AND I'LL.
A BRIEF ILLNESS ATTRIBUTED TO EXCITEMENT
AND EXPOSURE.